{"id":86072,"date":"2024-10-18T05:07:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T05:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/nokia-announces-changes-to-its-group-leadership-team\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T05:07:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T05:07:03","slug":"nokia-announces-changes-to-its-group-leadership-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/nokia-announces-changes-to-its-group-leadership-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Nokia announces changes to its Group Leadership Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Nokia Corporation<br \/>Stock Exchange Release<br \/>18 October 2024 at 08:00 EEST<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nokia announces changes to its Group Leadership Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:3pt;\">Nokia has decided to divide its Corporate Affairs function into two separate functions: Geopolitics and Government Relations; and Communications. <\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:3pt;\">Finland\u2019s former Ambassador to the U.S. Mikko Hautala will join Nokia as Chief Geopolitical and Government Relations Officer, and he will become a member of the Group Leadership Team.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:3pt;\">Louise Fisk has been promoted to Chief Communications Officer and will become a member of the Group Leadership Team.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:3pt;\">Melissa Schoeb, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, has decided to leave the company and will step down from the Group Leadership Team. <\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:3pt;\">Jenni Lukander, President of Nokia Technologies business group, has decided to leave the company and will step down from the Group Leadership Team. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Espoo, Finland \u2013 Nokia today announced changes to its Group Leadership Team. Its Corporate Affairs function, which is responsible for protecting and enhancing Nokia\u2019s reputation, will be divided into two parts: Geopolitics and Government Relations; and Communications. Former Finland ambassador to the U.S. Mikko Hautala has been appointed Chief Geopolitical and Government Relations Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective November 1, 2024. Louise Fisk has been promoted to Chief Communications Officer, and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective immediately. Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Melissa Schoeb, has decided to leave the company, effective December 31, 2024, and step down from the Group Leadership Team immediately. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, President of Nokia Technologies, Jenni Lukander, has decided to leave the company, effective December 31, 2024, and will step down from the Group Leadership Team immediately. Patrik Hammaren, who is currently Chief Licensing Officer, Wireless Technologies, will assume an interim role leading Nokia Technologies and will be a member of the Group Leadership Team as the search commences for Lukander\u2019s successor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJenni has been a valued member of the Group Leadership Team and played a crucial role in securing the long-term stability of our Technologies business, building a solid foundation for the future. The business group will now move into the next phase of its growth journey. I\u2019m grateful for Jenni\u2019s contribution to Nokia over the past 17 years and for her support during the upcoming transition. I wish her all the best for the next chapter of her career,\u201d said Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia.<\/p>\n<p>As the impact geopolitics has on Nokia\u2019s business continues to grow, the company has taken the decision to establish the new role of Chief Geopolitical and Government Relations Officer. Mikko Hautala has been appointed to this role and will be based in Espoo, Finland, reporting to Pekka Lundmark. <\/p>\n<p>Hautala is a highly respected diplomat with over two decades of government experience in prominent roles across the world. He served as Finland\u2019s ambassador to the United States between 2020 and 2024. Prior to that, he was the Ambassador of Finland to Russia between 2016 and 2020, and has held a range of government roles, including foreign policy advisor to Finland\u2019s former President Sauli Niinist\u00f6. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMikko\u2019s vast experience, excellent networks and deep understanding of international diplomacy will be hugely valuable to Nokia as geopolitical factors and government policies increasingly shape our operating environment. I\u2019m excited to welcome Mikko to the Nokia team and believe his unique strategic perspective will help strengthen our positioning in our key markets,\u201d said Lundmark.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am extremely delighted to join Nokia\u2019s leadership team at the moment when geopolitical and strategic considerations matter more than ever. Navigating the right path under these conditions is demanding, but offers great potential for sustainable business growth,\u201d said Hautala. <\/p>\n<p>As Nokia continues to strengthen its position and expand into new markets, the company has promoted Louise Fisk to Chief Communications Officer. She will continue to be based in London, U.K. and report to Pekka Lundmark. Fisk\u2019s previous role at Nokia was VP, Corporate Affairs Programs &amp; Corporate Communications. Before joining Nokia, she worked in a number of senior leadership roles, including BAE Systems Applied Intelligence and Logica. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m pleased to welcome Louise to our leadership team where she will further strengthen our strategic communications and brand positioning. Louise has already proven her ability to protect and enhance Nokia\u2019s reputation and I look forward to her further developing our strategic positioning. I would also like to thank Melissa for her contribution, not least for delivering our brand refresh in 2023 to reposition Nokia as who we are today: a B2B technology innovation leader. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors,\u201d said Lundmark. <\/p>\n<p>In the new setup, Nokia\u2019s Sustainability team, previously part of the Corporate Affairs function, will report to Chief Legal Officer, Esa Niinim\u00e4ki, with immediate effect. <\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mikko Hautala:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Born:<\/strong> 1972<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: Finnish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Master of Social Sciences (Political history), University of Helsinki <\/li>\n<li>Master of Philosophy (Slavic languages), University of Helsinki<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>2020\u20132024\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ambassador, Head of Mission, Embassy of Finland, Washington DC 2016\u20132020\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ambassador, Head of Mission, Embassy of Finland, Moscow<\/li>\n<li>2012\u20132016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Foreign Policy Adviser to the President, Office of the President of the Republic of Finland, Helsinki<\/li>\n<li>2011\u20132012\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Minister, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Finland, Moscow<\/li>\n<li>2007\u20132011\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Diplomatic Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Helsinki<\/li>\n<li>2002\u20132007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0First Secretary, Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU, Brussels<\/li>\n<li>2001\u20132002\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Attach\u00e9, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Helsinki 1999\u20132001\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Attach\u00e9, Embassy of Finland, Kyiv<\/li>\n<li>1998\u20131999\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Visa Officer, Embassy of Finland, Kyiv<\/li>\n<li>1998\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Market Analyst, Kazakhstan, Oy Sinebrychoff Ab, Helsinki <\/li>\n<li>1997\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Trainee, Embassy of Finland, Kyiv<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional positions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Board Member Support for Finnish Society (SYT) foundation.<\/li>\n<li>Chairman John Morton Center for North American Studies Board. University of Turku.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Louise Fisk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Born:<\/strong> 1976<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: British <\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Advanced executive leadership development, DUKE University. <\/li>\n<li>Advanced global leadership, INSEAD business school <\/li>\n<li>Post graduate diploma in PR &amp; Journalism, University of Wales, College of Cardiff <\/li>\n<li>BA Hons in Communication, University of Wales, College of Cardiff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>2020-2024 Vice President, Corporate Affairs Programs &amp; Corporate Communications, Nokia. <\/li>\n<li>2015-2019 Global leadership team, Communications and Marketing Director, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. <\/li>\n<li>2012-2015 Head of Global Communications, Investor Relations and Marketing, Innovation Group. <\/li>\n<li>2006-2012 Global PR Director &amp; Deputy Communications Director, Logica. <\/li>\n<li>1999-2006 Partner &amp; Associate Director, LEWIS Communications. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional positions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Trustee of the Williams Syndrome Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Nokia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.<\/p>\n<p>As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.<\/p>\n<p>With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today \u2013 and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nokia Communications<br \/>Phone: +358 10 448 4900<br \/>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2024\/10\/18\/2965326\/0\/en\/mailto:press.services@nokia.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"press.services@nokia.com\">press.services@nokia.com<\/a><br \/>Maria Vaismaa, Global Head of External Communications<\/p>\n<p>Nokia<br \/>Investor Relations<br \/>Phone: +358 40 803 4080<br \/>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2024\/10\/18\/2965326\/0\/en\/mailto:investor.relations@nokia.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"investor.relations@nokia.com\">investor.relations@nokia.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nokia CorporationStock Exchange Release18 October 2024 at 08:00 EEST Nokia announces changes to its Group Leadership Team Nokia has decided to divide its Corporate Affairs function into two separate functions: Geopolitics and Government Relations; and Communications. 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